As a crocheter, you may be wondering how to tr3tog in crochet.
Treble crochet 3 together (tr3tog) is a stitch that looks complicated but is actually quite simple once you get the hang of it.
In this post we’ll cover everything from what tr3tog is and how to do it, to materials needed, abbreviations used for tr3tog, alternative treble decreases and step-by-step photo tutorial as well as a video tutorial.
So if you’ve ever been unsure about how to tr3tog in crochet then look no further!
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The steps of tr3tog or Treble Crochet 3 Together
A quick written description:
- Yarn over 2 times.
- Insert hook into next stitch and pull up a loop.
- Yarn over and pull through 2 loops on the crochet hook.
- Repeat step 3.
- Repeat step 1 – 4.
- Repeat step 1 – 4. You have 4 loops on the crochet hook.
- Yarn over.
- Pull through all loops on the crochet hook.
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About the tr3tog or Treble Crochet 3 Together
Learn how to crochet tr3tog. The tr3tog or treble crochet 3 together is an easy way to decrease 2 stitches when crocheting treble crochet stitches.
As a crocheter, you may be wondering how to tr3tog in crochet.
Project level: Easy
Materials
Crochet Hook
Use any crochet hook size that works with your yarn.
Yarn
Use any yarn you like for this stitch.
If you’re following a crochet pattern, use the crochet hook and yarn suggested to get the correct gauge.
Abbreviations
The treble crochet 3 together is abbreviated tr3tog in crochet patterns.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Instructions for the tr3tog or Treble Crochet 3 Together
Step-by-step Photo Instructions
In this step by step photo tutorial you can learn the tr3tog (us terms), a tr decrease stitch, in a few easy steps. Grab your crochet hook and let’s get started with this easy way to decrease 2 crochet stitches.
Yarn over 2 times and insert the crochet hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop from the first stitch, you have 4 loops on the crochet hook.
Yarn over and pull through 2, two times. You have 2 loops on the crochet hook.
Yarn over 2 times and insert the crochet hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop from the second stitch, you have 5 loops on the crochet hook.
Yarn over and pull through 2, two times. You have 3 loops on the crochet hook.
Yarn over 2 times and insert the crochet hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop from the third stitch, you have 6 loops on the crochet hook.
Yarn over and pull through 2, two times. You have 4 loops on the crochet hook.
Pull yarn through all the loops on the crochet hook. You have now finished the treble crochet three together and have decreased 2 stitches.
tr3tog or Treble Crochet 3 Together Crochet Chart Symbol
The treble crochet 3 together chart symbol is related to the treble crochet (tr) stitch chart symbol.
It is a “T” with three legs. On each leg you have a two lines across it representing the yarn overs you do on treble crochet stitches.
It will be turned in the direction it will lay in your finished crochet work.
Photo showing the tr3tog crochet stitch chart symbol.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the treble crochet 3 together the same as a cluster stitch?
No, a treble crochet cluster stitch is typically worked into 1 stitch, while the treble crochet 3 together is used to decrease stitches and are worked over 3 stitches.
